Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 736: An Act to establish a Massachusetts public bank
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 736 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Primary sponsor: Jamie Eldridge (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see S2989.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Eldridge | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Liz Miranda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see S2989
- Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual
- Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services